Spain’s national team manager Vicente Del Bosque has chosen not to include Fernando Torres, the former Athletico Madrid skipper, for the upcoming friendly match against Venezuela on Wednesday. Del Bosque believes that his decision to ignore Torres for the friendly match will ‘serve as an encouragement’ for him.

“This is a break for him, no doubt, but it should serve as encouragement,” said Del Bosque.

“Players should not get relaxed. This is not a final list for Euro 2012.”

Torres scored only five goals for Chelsea this season - he joined the Blues for a record 50 million pound fee.